Multiple choice

The term 'Third World' refers to

  1. developed countries

  2. under developed and developing countries

  3. oil rich countries

  4. Asian countries
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The term Third World was originally coined during the Cold War to describe countries that were not aligned with either the NATO bloc or the Soviet bloc, later evolving to refer to developing or underdeveloped nations.

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